Compact Log with Oneline Option
For a more concise view, you can use the `–oneline` option with `git log`.
git log --oneline
This will display each commit on a single line, showing the commit hash and commit message.
How to Get List of All Commits in Git?
Git a powerful version control system, keeps track of all changes made to a project by recording each change in a commit. Sometimes, you need to see the complete list of commits to understand the project’s history, track changes, or debug issues.
Listing all commits in a Git repository can be useful for:
- Understanding Project History: Reviewing all changes made over time.
- Tracking Progress: Seeing who made what changes and when.
- Debugging: Identifying when a bug was introduced by looking at changes.
- Documentation: Generating changelogs or release notes.
Here are several ways to list all commits in a Git repository which are as follows:
Table of Content
- Basic Log Command
- Compact Log with Oneline Option
- Customized Log Output
- Using Gitk for a GUI View